When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 103

Kristin took a deep breath as she faced Clarence, her gaze steady and defiant. “You could check the surveillance cameras yourself,” she pointed out.

The FitzGerald Group had cameras at every corner around its entrance. Security was tight, and nothing went unnoticed.

He should have come with proof if he would accuse her of something, not just tossed accusations around like confetti. But Kristin didn’t bother explaining. She knew it was futile.. Clarence had already judged her the moment he pushed her away.

Clarence’s frown deepened, and his eyes clouded with complexity as he looked at her.

“Let’s go,” James said, reaching to take Kristin’s hand, but she deftly sidestepped his touch.

With her head bowed in silence, she climbed into James‘ car.

James sighed. Kristin was truly stubborn. Yet he couldn’t be too harsh with her, not when Summer was still the link that bound them.

“Kris, why the sudden visit to the FitzGerald Group?” James was concerned about her presence

there.

Kristin had managed to secure a position at the FitzGerald Group. There was no doubt Rhett had extended an olive branch to her. But with players like Vincent and Nicola in the mix, there was no way they would make her stay at the FitzGerald Group comfortable.

He wished he could hide her away, keep her locked up, but he knew Kristin inside out. She was not one to be caged.

“The FitzGerald Group is great. They offered me a good salary.” Kristin murmured.

“If you want, you could come work with me. I’ll pay you double what the FitzGerald Group does,” James said, his brow furrowing.

“And do what exactly by your side?” Kristin asked.

James paused, momentarily stunned.

Kristin had been expelled from her academic program. Her credential was a high school diplorna. What position could she possibly fill at Aurora Tech? “You’d be my assistant,” he finally said.

“Assistants don’t need that high a salary,” she replied quietly, her gaze steady.

James still treated her differently because he didn’t believe she was capable of her job. But Rhett trusted her, and that trust was comforting.

So, she preferred a regular salary for a normal position, not double.

“Kris, must you always be so headstrong?” James ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. “The

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corporate world is complex, a microcosm of society itself, and sometimes even more intricate.” He couldn’t stand the thought of Kristin getting mistreated anymore.

tucked her hands into her sleeves, staying silent.

her. “What’s wrong with your

shook her head, remaining quiet.

her wrist, pulling it toward him, and only then did he notice the abrasions on her palm, the blood dried between

face darkened with anger, and he cursed under his breath as he fetched a first aid kit from the car

me company, and I won’t let you get hurt again. I won’t make the same mistake twice,” he said,

him, but she seemed determined to make things difficult for

side, as your secret

realized Kristin could be so sharp–tongued.

that. My marriage to the Haywood family is just a business arrangement, for my

as Carter was alive, James couldn’t divorce Adrienne. He had to maintain that relationship. But if Carter passed away, he would divorce Adrienne

asking Kristin to wait

by your side when Carter dies, you won’t marry

would never give Kristin

only you. Everything will be yours except for that marriage

looked out the car window,

what did she

that only a marriage certificate could give her the peace of mind to collaborate.

a sting in her eyes as tears threatened to spill. Her marriage to Rhett was just as much

was a sad parallel

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the security and respect Rhett could offer her were things

over,”

the FitzGerald Group, and once Vincent was back, he wouldn’t

then, there was the Haywood family. Once Adrienne was free, she’d surely come

safety if she wasn’t around.

said, grateful for his help but resolute in her stance.

her wedding day

those dreams were

in the most beautiful

her husband–to–be. But such fantasies would never materialize because no man was willing to give her a title, not even the dignity of

secret marriage to Rhett was nothing more than

as he watched Kristin, who saw things through yet failed to understand the most obvious truths. After all, she was still so fresh to the world, her experiences too

had to let her suffer a bit more before she would

Rhett won’t look out for

my power,” Kristin replied with a determined gaze.

After visiting Harriet, I’ll have Bill drive you

quick if she didn’t want to miss

refuse, simply nodding her

arrived at Crescendo Central

driven for over four hours from 5:50